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MARBLE, Louivina
MARGRAF, Bessie Elizabeth
MARGRAF, Joseph William
MAUSHAMMER, Laurenz A.
MAY, Roman Paul
MCCARTY, baby girl
MCKIE, Irene R.
MCMULLEN, Joseph A.
MCNABB, Janet E.

MCSHANE, Catherine E.
MEIER, Alice Nina
MERINO, Gregory Allen
MERKLE, Selma Elizabeth
MERRITT, James Edward
METCALF, Marshall
MILLER, John Clyde
MISCHLER, Louise Ann
MOGENSEN, Delbert
MONROE, Eda M.
MOREY, Ben Franklin
MOSER, Daniel Charles
MOSER, Susie Edith
MUIR, Isaac L.
MULLIKIN, Charlotte
MUNSON, Edwin Carl
MURPHY, Loyal Alton
MURRY, infant son



MARBLE, Louvina (nee HUDDLESTON)

It is with deep regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. C. H. Marble, who after a short illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Schricker, was taken to the St. Joseph hospital in Rice Lake, where she passed away Friday, May 14, 1937.  Mrs. Marble had not been in good health for some time, but her last illness and death came as a great shock to her host of friends and relatives.  The deceased had been a resident of this vicinity for 35 years and had a larger number of acquaintances in the county than most anyone now living here, and, with her wonderful memory concerning folks, could tell some incidents concerning each acquaintance.  Few, if any, who enjoyed her acquaintance but could tell of some act of "good neighborliness," she had shown them.

Louvina Huddleston was born in Washington, Ill., Dec. 1st, 1861.  She was married to C. H. Marble in Ponca, Nebraska, March 28th, 1882.  To this union four children were born, two of whom died in early childhood and two survive her.  They are H. E. Marble and Mrs. Geo. Schricker, both of this vicinity.  She is also survived by one step-daughter Mrs. Frank Hayden of Webster and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Marble came to Wisconsin in 1902 and settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles north of Shell Lake where they resided until 1931 when they moved to Shell Lake where they resided until their demise.

The funeral services were held from the Shell Lake M. E. church Monday, May 17, at two o'clock.  Rev. Lockhart officiated.  Interment was in the Shell Lake cemetery by the side of her husband, C. H. Marble who preceded her in death, Sept. 30, 1936.  A large number of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

-Transcribed from the Washburn County Register, Shell Lake, Washburn Co., WI, 27 May 1937.

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MARGRAF, Bessie Elizabeth (nee FYE)

MRS. JOS. W. MARGRAF CALLED BY DEATH

News of the passing of Mrs. Jos. W. Margraf, which occurred at the Lakeside hospital in Rice Lake last Wednesday noon, July 17, was received here with deep regret by friends and relatives.  Death was caused by pneumonia.

Deceased was taken ill on July 3, her condition becoming so serious as to necessitate her removal to the hospital on July 10, death occurring as above stated.

Bessie Elizabeth Fye was born in Secor, Ill., March 17, 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fye.  She spent her early life at that place, the family later residing in Jackson County, Minn., for a time, coming to Washburn county in 1902 and residing here since.

The subject of this sketch was married to Jos. W. Margraf at this place on Dec. 23, 1907, they residing in the city ever since.  Two children were born to this union, Lawrence, of this city, and Mrs. John Demura, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Surviving besides the husband and children, are her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Henry Fye, of Trego; three brothers, Henry, of Trego, Ed., of Drummond, and William, of Chittamo; also two sisters, Mrs. Dan Moser, of Trego, and Mrs. Geo. Lord, of Portland, Ore.; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in this city last Saturday afternoon, Rev. Chatterson officiating, and interment was made in the Spooner cemetery.

Relatives from a distance who were here to attend the funeral, joining those of this community in paying final tribute to the memory of deceased, were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Margraf of Stevens Point, Wis.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 25 Jul 1935, page 5

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MARGRAF, Joseph William

Joseph William Margraf was born in Milwaukee, March 24, 1882, and grew to manhood at Colby and Abbotsford and came to Spooner in 1906 and has resided here since.

In 1907 he was united in marriage to Bessie Fye and to this union two children were born.

He followed his trade as a meat cutter in Spooner for 35 years.

He had been in failing health for the past two years and passed away at the Spooner hospital on Monday, April 9, at the age of 80 years and 15 days.

His wife preceded him in death in 1935.  Also his father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Ann Seeley and one brother, George, preceded him in death.

He is survived by one son, Laurence, Spooner; one daughter, Mrs. John Demura (Ann), of Minneapolis; two grandchildren, Mrs. Charles Kronlund and Laurence Margraf, Jr., of Spooner, and two great-grandchildren; also one brother, John Margraf, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mr. O. A. Young (Theresa) and Mrs. William Johnson (Laura), both of Stevens Point.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12, at 2 p.m. from the Dahl Funeral Home, Rev. Virgil Holmes officiating.  Burial in Spooner Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Jay Grimm, J. P. Marx, Nick Scalzo, Fred Clausen, Harry F. Davies and Lloyd Smith.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 19 Apr 1962, page 7

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MAUSHAMMER, Laurenz A.

Young Man Victim of Carbon Monoxide Gas on Monday

Laurenz A. Maushammer, 20, was the victim of carbon monoxide gas on Monday morning of this week, June 5, when he apparently was overcome by the deadly fumes in the garage at the Hugo Lorenz farm, southwest of this city.  The tragic death of this young man came as a sad shock to relatives and friends.

Maushammer was living with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lorenz, and on Monday evidently went into the garage where he started his car while the garage doors were closed.  It appears that he was listening to the radio when stricken by the fumes, for the car and radio were still running when his lifeless body was found by Mrs. Lorenz and son Hugo, when they returned from this city at about 10:30 that forenoon.  They summoned medical help at once, but all possible efforts to revive the youth proved of no avail.

Deceased was born in the town of Bashaw on April 14, 1919, and about a year later the family moved to St. Paul, where he lived until last February when he came to live at the Lorenz home in the town of Bashaw.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maushammer of St. Paul, three brothers, Joseph of Racine and Robert and Alfred of St. Paul, four sisters, Mrs. Harry Bradley of Grand Forks, S. D., Mrs. Bert Iverson, Helen and Jesslyn Maushammer of St. Paul.

The remains were shipped to St. Paul where services will be held this Thursday, June 8, from St. Agnes church. Interment will be made at Calvery cemetery.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Thursday, 08 Jun 1938, page 7

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MAY, Roman Paul

Roman May Dies at Age 74 Years

Roman Paul May, age 74, a resident of the Town of Brooklyn, Washburn County, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 1975, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Spooner.

He was born on August 29, 1900, at Boyd, Wis.  For many years he was employed as a stationary engineer at Rockford, Ill.  He was a veteran of World War II.  On October 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary R. Grasley at Rice Lake, and they have resided in the Town of Brooklyn since September 1963.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; a step-son, William May, at home; and one brother, Theodore May of New Richmond.  His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Home.  Rev. Ivan Mastin officiated, with burial in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 24 Apr 1975

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MCCARTY, baby girl

Mr. and Mrs. J. McCarty mourn the loss of the eleven month old baby girl which died Sunday.  It was buried Tuesday according to the rites of the Catholic church.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Register, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 17 Jun 1893

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MCKIE, Irene R. (nee FERGUSON)

Irene R. McKie, 76, of Shell Lake, died Friday, May 7, 1993, at her home.

She was born March 11, 1917 in Stanberry to Frank and Olive Ferguson.  On march 14, 1931 she was married to Claire McKie.  Following their marriage they resided in Gary, Ind.  In 1971 they moved to Spooner.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1979.  She lived in Shell Lake since 1980.  She is survived by one daughter, Patti Naglosky, Shell Lake, two grandsons, Steve and Jeff, one sister, Iris Hendrickson, Winston, Ore.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian and one sister.

Funeral services were Tuesday at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church, with Dr. Ray Heilborn officiating.  Burial was in the Earl Cemetery.  The Pockat Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was in charge of the arrangements.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 13 May 1993, page 16

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MCMULLEN, Joseph A.

Joseph A. McMullen was born at Chicago, Ill., November 9, 1887, and passed away Jan. 15, 1947 at the age of 60 years.  He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Grace Ricken of Spooner, George of Pensacola, Fla., and William of Minneapolis, Minn.

Funeral services were held at the Fort Snelling chapel on Jan. 18.  Interment took place in the national cemetery at Fort Snelling.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 30 Jan 1947

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MCNABB, Janet E.

Janet McNabb, 81, Teacher, Volunteer Dies at Shell Lake

Janet E. McNabb, 81, Shell Lake, died Friday at her home.  She was born Nov. 25, 1901 at Ashby, Minn., and moved with her family to the Shell Lake area in 1906.  She was graduated from the Shell Lake High School in 1919 and received her teaching certificate at River Falls in 1921.  She taught school in the Spooner School District for fifty years, coaching the girls basketball team in Spooner during that time.  She was involved with many organizations, which included being a member of the United Methodist Church and its Naomi Circle; past unit and district president of the American Legion Auxiliary; past worthy matron of Crescent Chapter #17 Order of the Eastern Star; member of the Shell Lake Hospital Auxiliary; Hilldale Homemakers Club; leader of the Excella 4-H Club for fifty years; and was the president of the Washburn County Junior Fair Board for fifty years.  Miss McNabb was awarded the Agricultural and Life Science Award from the University of Wisconsin in 1972 and was chosen Shell Lake Citizen of the year in 1980.

Survivors include three brothers, Frank and Charles McNabb, Spooner and John McNabb, Shell Lake; two nieces, Mrs. Sue Mace, St. Cloud, Minn., and Mrs.
Peggy Schaefer, Shell Lake; and a nephew, Frank McNabb of San Diego, Calif.

Funeral services were held Monday at the United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ray Heilborn officiating.  Burial followed at the Shell Lake Cemetery. Visitation was at the Pockat Funeral Home, Shell Lake, and one hour before services at the church on Monday.

-Source unknown

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MCSHANE, Catherine Elizabeth "Carrie" (nee STRATTON)

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth (Carrie) McShane was born in Spooner February 13, 1888, the daughter of George E. and Amanda Stratton.  She lived the greater part of her life in Spooner except for a short period when she resided in Shell Lake, while her father served as sheriff of Washburn county.

She was united in marriage to Michael J. McShane and to this union seven children were born.  She passed away at Shell Lake hospital on Monday, January 16, following a long illness.

She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Quentin McShane, with the Air Force in Germany, Mrs. E. W. (Gladys) Rockford, Sioux City, Iowa; George H. McShane, Chicago; James McShane, Spooner; Miss Irene McShane, Spooner, and Kenneth McShane, Milwaukee.  Seven grandchildren also survive.

Mr. McShane preceded her in death, December 17, 1934, her parents, one brother, George E.Stratton, Jr., and a son, Warren G. mcShane also preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held from Trinity Lutheran Church, Spooner, on Saturday, January 21, with Rev. Robert Daehlin officiating.  Interment was in Spooner Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Quentin, George, James, and Kenneth McShane, E. W. Rockwood and Jack Allen.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 26 Jan 1961, page 8

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MEIER, Alice Nina

Alice Meier of Stinnett Dies There

Alice Nina Meier, 59, a resident of the town of Stinnett, passed away on Friday, February 3, at her home.

She was born on January 21, 1919 at Round Lake, rural Hayward.

In 1937 she was united in marriage to Joseph Sprenger at Hayward and had resided in Stinnett township since.  He passed away in February 1960 and in 1960 she married Elmer Meier, who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Frank of Sarona and Omar of Rt. 1, Springbrook; seven grandchildren; four step-children, Luverne Meier of Iron River, James Meier of Hayward, Mrs. Margery Johnson and Mrs. Karen Metcalf of Rt. 1, Springbrook; and eight step-grandchildren; also one brother, Calvin McPeak of Hayward; and two sisters, Florence Sickler and Mrs. Lloyd (Esther) Cross of Superior.  Three sisters preceded her in death.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, February 7, at 2 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Home.  Rev. Robert Thrasher officiate, with interment in Earl Cemetery at Earl.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Thursday, 09 Feb 1978, page 8

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MERINO, Gregory Allen

BEAVER BROOK BOY, G. A. MERINO DIES

Gregory Allen Merino, age 6, a resident of the town of Beaver Brook, passed away on Monday, November 28, at the Shell Lake Hospital.  He was born on December 29, 1971 in New Brighton, Minn.

He is survived by his parents, Clyde and Ilene Gauthier of Shell Lake; two brothers, John Couture of Rice Lake, Kevin White of Shell Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Jolene) Folz of Rice Lake, Mrs. Ronald (Cheryl) Wright of Freemont, Pa.; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Grove, of Spooner; his paternal grandparents, Frank Gauthier, of Minong and Estelle Gauthier, of Chicago.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Dahl Funeral Home.  Rev. Walter Koch of St. Paul officiated.  Burial was in the Earl Cemetery.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 30 Nov 1978, page 8

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MERKLE, Selma Elizabeth

SELMA E. MERKLE, WEBB LAKE DIES

Selma Elizabeth Merkle, 76, Webb Lake, died Friday at the Community Memorial Hospital, Spooner.

She was born April 28, 1897, in Cascade.  She came to Webb Lake in 1939.  Her husband, Henry, preceded her in death in 1950.

She is survived by one son, Russell, Everett, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Helen) Swift and Mrs. Harold (Carol) McMahon, both of Webb Lake; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Becker and Mrs. Esther Lutz, both of West Bend.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at the Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner, Rev. Clarence Rabe presided, with burial in the Spooner Cemetery.  The Dahl Funeral Home was in charge.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 21 Feb 1974

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MERRITT, James Edward

James Edward Merritt was born on August 8, 1909 at Gordon.  He grew to manhood there and resided in the Gordon community nearly all his life. 

On March 23, 1944 he entered the armed forces and served with the U. S. Navy until April 5, 1946, when he was honorably discharged.

He passed away on Thursday, April 12 at the Spooner hospital at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 4 days.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Iver Geshn (?) of Gordon; also two brothers, Ralph of Gordon, and Daniel, of Agnos, Arkansas; five sisters, Mrs. James Farris of Clark Ridge, Ark., Mrs. Vern Spaulding and Mrs. Vess Cartwright of Agnos, Ark., Mrs. Henry Bahrs of Wascott, and Mrs. Ray Stone of Leachville, Ark.; also one step-sister, Mrs. Stanley Hansen, Duluth, Minn.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 16, at 2 p.m., at Dahl Funeral Home, Rev. Russell Buck, Spooner, officiated, burial in Wascott Cemetery.

Military rites were accorded at the cemetery under the auspices of the American Legion post of Gordon.

Casket bearers were Herman Heinz, William Johnson, Leonard W. Roncene, George Gabriel, Milo Gliffe and Dave Wanless.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 19 Apr 1962, page 7

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METCALF, Marshall

Marshall Metcalf, age 80, of Stone Lake, died Friday, May 7, 1993 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

He was born April 8, 1913 in Hayward, the son of Asa and Anna (Wick) Metcalf.  He attended school at the Edgewood School and began driving milk route at age 15.  He was joined in marriage to Ruth Lindell on July 26, 1938 in Hayward.  He operated a dairy farm and a construction business near Stone Lake.

He is survived by one son, Dwight, Stone Lake, three daughters, Gladys Christman, Stone Lake, Ardis Schultz, Hayward and Gloria Kubnick, Rice Lake, 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, Floyd Metcalf, Hayward, four sisters, Marcella Shoquist, Spooner, Lazetta Lamphear, Albany Ore., Bess Jarvis, Stone Lake and Sarah Metcalf, Hayward and numerous nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, who died January 20, 1992 and two sisters, Hazel Slayton and Helen Metcalf.

The funeral was Monday at the Koerpel Funeral Home, Hayward.  The Rev. Robert Thrasher officiated.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Stone Lake.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 13 May 1993, page 16

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MILLER, John Clyde

JOHN C. MILLER, 66 OF SPOONER, DIES

John Clyde Miller, age 66, a resident of Spooner and former resident of Sarona area and Rice Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 9, at the Community Memorial Nursing Home in Spooner.

He was born on November 12, 1911 at Breckenridge, Minn.  He had resided at Rice Lake then moved to Sarona area in 1948 and then to Spooner in 1978.

On September 27, 1965 he was united in marriage to Helen Mommsen at Pine City, Minn.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; four sons, Michael of St. Paul, Minn., James of Fort Dodge, Ia., Robert of Peoria, Ill., Daniel of Marinette; three stepdaughters, Joyce Heppner of Waupaca, Jean Semanko of Minong, Jill Dahlgren of Spooner; one step-son, James Mommsen of Spooner; also 16 grandchldren and 13 step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Edward of Washington, D. C.

One brother preceded him in death.

The funeral was held on Saturday, November 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Dahl Funeral Home.  Rev. Fr. Robert Szyma officiated, with burial in Sarona Cemetery.

Visitation at Dahl Funeral Home was Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday until the hour of service.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 16 Nov 1978, page 8

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MISCHLER, Louise Ann (nee McCANN)

Mrs. John Mischler, for many years a resident of this county and well known among a large circle of friends, died at her home in this city last Sunday, August 24, at the age of 74 years.

Deceased, nee Louise Ann McCann, was born October 3, 1855, at Jim Falls, Wis., where she spent the early years of her life, growing to young womanhood and being united in marriage to John Mischler on October 19, 1873.  They moved onto a farm near Springbrook, in this county, in 1884, where they made their home until 1908, when they moved to this city.

Surviving, besides the husband, are fourteen children; Mrs. Mary Hubbard, Mrs. Adeline Marotta, and George, of Spooner; Mrs. Estella Gorsuch, of Rockford, Ill.; John, Jr., and James, of Spooner; Mrs. Floyd Spencer and Peter, of St. Paul, Minn.; Alex, of Minneapolis, Minn.; William, of Williston, N. D.; Mrs. Joe King, of Ballclub, Minn.; Hazel, of Spooner; Mrs. Earl Foster, of Labina, Canada; and Ambrose, of Wenatcha, Wash.  Deceased also leaves 75 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, and at Eagleton, Wis., at 3:00, Rev. Grundset of the Adventist church in this city officiating.  Interment was made at Eagleton.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 28 Aug 1930, page 5

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MOGENSEN, Delbert

DELBERT MOGENSEN DIES AT AGE 65

Delbert Mogensen was born on January 27, 1908 in Illinois.

He was united in marriage to Mildred Bassett in 1939.  They resided at Fairmont, Minn., for several years and moved to the Town of Scott, Burnett County in 1954 and have lived there since.

He passed away on Tuesday, March 6, at Spooner Hospital at the age of 65.  His parents and one sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Mogensen is survived by his wife, Mildred; one sister, Mrs. Albert Stellrecht of Spooner; four brothers, Gottlifk of Stanhope, Iowa, Edward of LaFayette, Minn., Floyd of St. James, Minn., and Viggo Danielsen of Spooner; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Home.  Rev. John Palutke officiated with burial in Spooner Cemetery.

Pall bearers were Ray Burkett, Herman Bastian, Clark Weaver, Oscar Forseth, Fred Dhein and Clifford Carlson.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 15 Mar 1973, page 6

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MONROE, Eda M. (nee GATES)

- Donated by Cynthia
GONE TO HER REWARD

Mrs. W. P. Monroe, for 14 years a resident of Spooner, passed away Friday noon at 12:15 o'clock at her home after a prolonged illness of cancer.  A short service was held at the home Saturday afternoon.  Rev. J. T. Kneen officiated.  The remains were taken on the evening train to Hammond, Wis., where funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30.  Rev. A. D.  Willett, a classmate of her son, Noel Monroe officiated.

Eda M. Gates was born at Berkshire, Vt., July 14, 1857.  At the age of five years she with her parents moved to Hammond, Wis.  On June 1, 1886, Miss Gates was married to W. P. Monroe.  Three children were born to them. A daughter, Hallie, died in 1908, age 16 years.  Another daughter died in infancy, and one son, Noel G. Monroe, who graduated from Lawrence university at Appleton, and is now attending Harvard medical school at Boston, Mass., and who was at the bedside with his father when the end came.

From early girlhood Mrs. Monroe was an active member of the M. E. church and upon coming to Spooner affiliated with the church here.  Thus becoming one of the earliest members in which she so long worked and from which she has now gone to join the "Church Triumphant."

Mrs. Monroe was an estimable woman.  She was loved by all who knew her, was a noble wife, and most kind and loving mother.  Her death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  She will be greatly missed by the Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church and the Foreign Missionary societies, both of which she was a faithful worker.  She was always ready to render service to her neighbors and friends in time of sorrow.  Her motto, "Lift up your burden.  It is God's gift; bear it nobly," was most wonderfully worked out by her.

Besides her husband and son, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John Binnings of Tacoma, Wash.;  Mrs. George Stone of Hayden Lake, Idaho; Mrs. J. Freeman, Spokane, Wash., one brother, George Gates of Hillyard, Wash.

The Advocate joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and son in their sorrow.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Friday, 31 August 1917, page unknown

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MOREY, Ben Franklin

BEN FRANKLIN MOREY CALLED BEYOND

News of the death of Ben Franklin Morey, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dane P. Morey of Trego, was received here last Saturday, June 10, with deep regret by the many friends of the family, the youth having passed away early that morning at St. Mary's hospital in Duluth, Minn., where he had been receiving medical treatment for a number of days.

The passing of this boy, in the very flower of youth, comes as a sad blow to relatives and friends alike, leaving an aching void in the hearts of all, a wound that only time will serve to heal in a measure at least.  The heartfelt sympathy of all goes out to the sorely bereaved relatives in the hours of their deep loss.

Ben Franklin Morey, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Morey, was born at Trego on April 9, 1924.  He spent all his life in that community completing the course in the Trego schools and entering the Spooner high school as a freshman last fall.  Possessing a friendly nature and displaying a kindly disposition to all with whom he associated, he was popularly known among his schoolmates and others.  He was a dutiful son and kind brother.

Ben was taken ill on Monday of last week, being taken to the hospital in Duluth on Tuesday where everything possible could be done for him, but his condition gradually grew worse, and death exacted its precious toll early Saturday.

Surviving are the parents and two brothers, Robert and Dale.

Funeral services were held from the Catholic church in Trego on Monday, June 12, Rev. Fr. Rivers officiating, and interment was made in the cemetery at Trego.  A large number of people attended the last sad rites, thus paying their respects to the memory of the departed one.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Thursday, 15 June 1939, page 5

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MOSER, Daniel Charles

Daniel Charles Moser, pioneer resident of Trego, passed away at the Spooner hospital on Sunday, January 15, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 26 days.

One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

He was born at Le Seur, Minn., on May 19, 1884, and came to Trego as a child.

On December 23, 1911 he was united in marriage to Susie Fye.

He is survived by his wife, Susie; one brother, William and one sister, Clara Trumbull, both of Siren.

Funeral services were held on January 18, at 2 p.m. at the Dahl Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Conner officated, burial in Spooner cemetery.

Casket bearers were Jay Grimm, Floyd Thompson, Earl Peterson, Ole Geving, Herman Hartman and Paul Reilly.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 26 Jan 1961, page 8

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MOSER, Susie Edith (nee FYE)

RITES HELD FOR MRS. SUSIE MOSER

Suie Edith moser was born in Jackson County, Minn., August 6, 1893, and came to the Trego Community with her family in 1906, and resided there most of her life.

She was united in marriage to Daniel C. Moser on December 23, 1911.

She had been in failing health for many years and passed away on Sunday, January 14, at the Spooner Memorial Nursing Home at the age of 74 years.

Her husband, parents, one sister and one brother preceded her in death.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Cora Lord, Milwaukee, Oregon, two brothers, Edward Fye, Seattle, Wash., and Henry Fye, Trego, and many other relatives.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Dahl Funeral Home, with Rev. Milton Ford officiating.  Burial was in the Spooner Cemetery.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 18 Jan 1968, page 7

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MUIR, Isaac L.

ISAAC L. MUIR DIED AT AGE 88 YEARS

Isaac Louis Muir, age 88, a resident of Trego, passed away at the Spooner Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 18 [1975].

He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 19, 1886.  After moving to the United States he was employed by the Milwaukee R. R. as a Stores Keeper.

He was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Spooner, the Minnehaha No. 165 F&A.M., the Minnehaha Chapter No. 37 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Star Spangled Banner VFW Post No. 1149 of Minneapolis and the Old Guards Club.

He is survived by two nephews; William Fritz of Trego, Everet Matheisen of St. Paul and one niece; June Hall of Bloomington, MN. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, 10:30 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Rev. John Ambelang officiated.  Burial was in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Thursday, 26 Jun 1975, page 6

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MULLIKIN, Charlotte

CHARLOTTE MULLIKIN

Charlotte Leona Daniels Mullikin was born in the township of Springbrook, July 13, 1933, and grew to womanhood in Washburn County.

On April 23, 1960 she was united in marriage to Marshall Mullikin of Cumberland.

She had been in failing health for the past two years and passed away at the Spooner Memorial hospital on Tuesday, January 29, at the age of 29 years, 6 months and 16 days.

She is survived by her husband, Marshall; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Daniels, of Barronett; four brothers, Orin, Jr., DeWayne and David, of Barronett; Louis, of Sarona; two sisters, Rose Mary Daniels, and Mrs. Morris Mullikin (Ethel), both of Barronett; also her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harold Thompson, Milwaukee, and many other relatives.

One brother, Robert, and one sister, Lillian, preceded her in death.

The body lay in state at the Dahl Funeral Home until Friday, Feb. 1, when services were held at 2 p.m., Rev. Virgil Holmes officated, with burial in Spooner Cemetery.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, Thursday, 07 Feb 1963, page unknown

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MUNSON, Edwin Carl

Edwin Carl Munson, age 77, resident of Spooner for the past 14 years, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 15 (1964).  He had been seriously ill for the past four months.

He was born on July 7, 1886 in the State of Illinois, and had resided at Menomonie, Wis., before coming to Spooner.  He was a member of Owen Lodge No. 317 F & A. M., at Owen, Wis.

He is survived by his wife, Edwina; one daughter, Mrs. C. O. Albert (Lorraine) of Withee; one son, Samuel Munson, Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Laurence Holmes, Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Cleo Reese of Marshfield; two brothers, Samuel Munson and Laurence Munson of Withee.

The body lay in state at Dahl Funeral Home until Tuesday morning, then was removed to Hoeper and Kraut Funeral Home at Owen.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Withee, with burial in Riverside Cemetery there.  Masonic rites were accorded by Owen Lodge No. 317.

(Transcriber's Note: Although this obit states that the body was buried elsewhere, there is a tombstone in the Earl Cemetery for this individual. Go to PHOTOS > Tombstones > MUNSON, Eddie)

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 20 Feb 1964, page 7


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MURPHY, Loyal Alton

LOYAL A. MURPHY, TREGO RESIDENT, DIES

Loyal Alton Murphy, age 61, passed away on Saturday at Spooner Hospital.

He was born in Milwaukee on September 13, 1912, and came to Trego in 1915 and has resided there since.

For the past 28 years he has been employed as an inspector at U. S. Rubber Co. in Eau Claire.  He was a member of the U. R. C. L. & P. W. Union Local No. 19 in Eau Claire.

He was a veteran of World War II.

His parents, Frank and Helen Murphy, preceded him in death.

He is survived by two brothers, Jack and Norman, of Eau Claire.

Rosary services were held at Dahl Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 7:30.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church.  Rev. Robert Szyma officiated, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Spooner.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Advocate, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 21 Feb 1974

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MURRY, Infant son

DIED

Oct. 15, 1897, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Murry.  The little fellow was ony about eight weeks old.  Three weeks ago it received a severe shock from lightning, which caused paralysis and finally took it away.

-Transcribed from the Spooner Register, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI, 23 Oct 1897, page 1

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